ENG: Biomedical
Sample Pathway
Below is an example of a four-year plan of a College of General Studies student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at the College of Engineering (ENG). Students will work with their CGS academic advisors and the College of Engineering to plan their own pathway to a biomedical engineering degree.
The following sample pathway presumes that General Chemistry 1 and Calculus 1 have been completed prior to matriculation.
| Gap Summer & Semester | Recommended external courses: Calculus I (equivalent to CAS MA 123) and General Chemistry I (equivalent to CAS CH 101). Follow the pre-approval process for transferring courses.* | |
| Term 1 | Term 2 | |
| First Year | CGS RH 103 (4 units) CGS SS 103 (5 units) ENG EK 125 (4 units)** CAS CH 102 (4 units) |
(London or New England summer semester) CGS HU 104 (4 units) CGS RH 104 (4 units) CGS SS 104 (4 units) |
| Summer Term† | CAS MA 124 (4 units) | |
| Sophomore Year | CGS SS 201 (4 units) CAS MA 225 (4 units) CAS PY 211 (4 units) ENG EK 103 (3 units) ENG EK 131 (2 units) |
CGS HU 202 (4 units) CAS MA 226 (4 units) CAS PY 212 (4 units) ENG BE 209 (4 units) |
| Summer Term | ENG EK 307 (4 units) | |
| Junior Year | ENG EK 210 (2 units) ENG EK 301 (4 units) ENG EK 381 (4 units) CAS BI 315 (4 units) |
ENG BE 424 (4 units) ENG BE 403 (4 units) ENG BE 493 (4 units) Biomedical Elective (4 units) |
| Senior Year | ENG BE 465 (2 units) Engineering Elective (4 units) Biomedical Design Elective (4 units) Fields Elective (4 units) |
ENG BE 466 (4 units) Biomedical Elective (4 units) Professional Elective (4 units) Professional Elective (4 units) |
*Students entering Boston University with no prior coursework must expect a minimum of 8 semesters to complete the program. Prior approval must be granted for all external coursework.
**Students who have credit for CAS CS111 must speak with their CGS academic advisor for further guidance.
†The recommended summer term elective may not be taken concurrently with the CGS summer semester courses. Students must plan to take this course during the summer term opposite their CGS summer semester. Calculus II may be taken at BU or at an external institution, pending approval from the department.
Students should refer to the appropriate ENG Program Planning Sheet for more insight on course sequencing and degree planning.
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This is a sample pathway to be used in consultation with your CGS Academic Advisor.
It is subject to change according to course availability and individual circumstances.
Last revised: 3/9/2026